Fragrance comparison

Elite Gentleman In Black vs Explorer Deep

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elite Gentleman In Black

Avon

3.8560 votes

Rank #30,453 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Explorer Deep

Phytoderm

4.673 votes

Rank #44,674 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elite Gentleman In Black
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Explorer Deep
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elite Gentleman In Black3/4

Explorer Deep1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elite Gentleman In Black
Sillage & projection: Elite Gentleman In Black
Value for money: Explorer Deep
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elite Gentleman In Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elite Gentleman In BlackAvon

Explorer DeepPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

28%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityElite Gentleman In Black

SillageElite Gentleman In Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExplorer DeepBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

amber77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

African GingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Clary SageGreen TeaCedarLavender

Base

MuskVetiverMossTonka BeanCrystal Amber

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer28

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElite Gentleman In BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Elite Gentleman In Black opens with a cool burst of Moroccan mint that snaps across the skin like crisp autumn air. Within ten minutes, clean lavender cuts through the initial herbal sharpness, smoothing out the top layer into a traditional aromatic fougere profile. The base relies on dark, dry vetiver to anchor …

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Explorer Deep by Phytoderm is an aromatic fougere that balances fresh ginger and mint with a sturdy, woody heart. Released in 2019, it functions as a versatile daily driver for men. On skin, it offers a crisp, green opening that transitions into a clean cedar and lavender base. It is a straightforward, reliable choice…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elite Gentleman In Black or Explorer Deep?

Elite Gentleman In Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Elite Gentleman In Black is rated 3.85/5 from 60 votes; Explorer Deep is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Elite Gentleman In Black for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Explorer Deep for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Gentleman In Black or Explorer Deep?

Elite Gentleman In Black lasts longest (Elite Gentleman In Black 62/100, Explorer Deep 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite Gentleman In Black or Explorer Deep?

Elite Gentleman In Black projects furthest (Elite Gentleman In Black 52/100, Explorer Deep 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Gentleman In Black and Explorer Deep smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Elite Gentleman In Black or Explorer Deep better for summer or winter?

Elite Gentleman In Black suits daytime wear; Explorer Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Gentleman In Black and Explorer Deep?

Elite Gentleman In Black has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Explorer Deep has top notes of African Ginger, Mint and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Green Tea, Cedar and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Moss and Tonka Bean.